by Elizabeth Von Arnim, Sara Morante · LUMEN · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788426425928
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Immerse yourself in the enchanting story of Elizabeth and her German garden, a novel that celebrates freedom and connection with nature. Set in the German region of Pomerania, the protagonist finds refuge and happiness in her garden, away from social conventions and the expectations of her marriage. This space becomes a symbol of rebellion and self-expression, where Elizabeth can enjoy reading, the company of her daughters, and the beauty of the seasons. With a perceptive style and subtle humor, Elizabeth von Arnim offers us a timeless reflection on the pursuit of happiness and the importance of finding our own personal paradise.
Elizabeth von Arnim, born Mary Annette Beauchamp, was an English novelist. Born in Australia, she married a German aristocrat, and her earliest works are set in Germany. Her first marriage made her Countess von Arnim-Schlagenthin and her second Elizabeth Russell, Countess Russell. After her first husband's death, she had a three-year affair with the writer H. G. Wells, then later married Frank Russell, elder brother of the Nobel Prize-winner and philosopher Bertrand Russell. She was a cousin of the New Zealand-born writer Katherine Mansfield. Though known in early life as May, her first book introduced her to readers as Elizabeth, which she eventually became to friends and finally to family.
